Michigan in the News

Rodney Fort, professor of kinesiology and associate dean of the School of Kinesiology, spoke with Crain's Detroit Business about the amount of debt carried by the professional sports teams in Detroit.

A New York Times article about legislation to strip the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency of its authority to regulate greenhouse gases, quoted Knute Nadelhoffer, director of the Biological Station and professor of ecology and evolutionary biology, as saying, "What's stunning is the fact that Lake Superior has warmed by 4.5 degrees [Fahrenheit] in the last 30 years. That is a lot of joules. That is a lot of energy. And Lake Superior is a big thermometer."

Gerald Meyers, adjunct professor of management and organizations, told The Detroit News that the Jeep Compass "has damaged the brand. Jeep is not a house brand that offers all things to all people."

Contractors begin the demolition of the scoreboards at Michigan Stadium. In addition, the foundation contractors are preparing for the additional caissons that will be added to support new high-definition boards. Michigan Stadium will not have the boards in use for the spring football game or graduation this year, says Dave Ablauf, director of media relations for Athletics. The goal is to have the new boards installed and operational in August. (Photo by Paul Jaronski, U-M Photo Services)

BREAKING NEWS: U-M statement regarding tsunami in JapanThe University of Michigan has identified 16 students who are with study abroad programs in Japan. None of the study abroad locations are near the earthquake area. The students are located generally south and west of where the quake hit.

U-M seeks comment on preliminary proposed trespass policy changesSeveral preliminary proposed changes in the Department of Public Safety policy on issuing trespass warnings now are being considered by the university community. Following an initial review, Suellyn Scarnecchia, vice president and general counsel, developed a preliminary proposal to revise the policy in consultation with DPS leadership.

North Quad community open house March 31Members of the campus and community are invited to an official celebration of the opening of the North Quadrangle Residential and Academic Complex from 3-6 p.m. March 31. Hosted by the president, provost and vice president for student affairs, the event will offer participants refreshments, ongoing tours and a short program.

New wireless lighting control system to save energy, costsThe university will test an energy-savings lighting technology that also enhances safety and visibility with a pilot project in the Hill Street parking structure adjacent to the Stephen M. Ross School of Business. The new LimeLight system allows individual lights to be turned off and on by program settings, motion sensors and photocells.

Students from U-M, MSU and WSU partner to produce filmStudents from U-M, Michigan State University and Wayne State University will premiere the first collaborative film created through the groundbreaking Michigan Creative Film Alliance. The film, “Appleville,” is conceived, directed, produced and edited by 22 students from the three universities.

The Michigan Difference

Leaders of a growing India
With a population of one billion and counting, 21st-century India represents one of the most dynamic economic opportunities the world has ever seen. Many of its business leaders are alumni of the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, opening new channels of development in every sector of Indian society, from information technology to consumer products. Several are profiled in Dividend, the Ross School's alumni magazine.